John Perkins Barratt (May 11, 1795-September 29,1859)

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Physician, naturalist, versatile intellect, agricultural leader; president of Abbeville District Medical Society, 1835; friend of Agassiz, Audubon and other major scientists; by his own advanced thinking, he outlined a theory of serial evolution and foretold airplanes and lunar trips. His home was across this road.